Ocotillo Ridge Elementary PTA

08/30/2026

✨ Week at a glance ✨

We have a very busy month coming up!! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a thing! 🐾

Be sure to stop by DQ on Thursday from 3pm-7pm! 20% of sales come back to ORE! We will have the prize wheel and a homework pass 🎉

Remember, class with the highest participation wins a popsicle party!! Teacher attendance = 2pts!!!

08/24/2026

📦✂️ BOX TOPS = FREE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL! 💰🏫

Did you know you can earn money for Ocotillo Ridge Elementary just by purchasing products you may already be buying? Getting started with Box Tops is easy! Check out the flyer below ⬇️ !!

Every Box Top adds up, and when our whole ORE community participates, those everyday purchases can make a BIG difference for our students! 🐾💚

Top grade level each semester will win a celebratory treat!! Check out who is currently in the lead 👀!!

08/23/2026

⭐️ Be sure to mark those calendars⭐️

We have a 1/2 day on Wednesday, please plan accordingly!

Let’s make it a great week, Mountain Lions!

08/21/2026

🛼🎉 WOW, ORE — YOU SHOWED UP TONIGHT! 🎉🛼

What an AMAZING night at Skate Country! We had a whopping 191 skaters join us and raised $865 for our school (admission and swag) ! 💚💙

🏆 And the class with the TOP attendance was…

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MRS. KEELING’S CLASS with 15 attendees! 🎉👏

Mrs. Keeling’s class has officially earned this fundraiser’s POPSICLE PARTY! 🍧🥳 Way to show up and represent!

A HUGE thank you to every family, student, and teacher who came out to skate, have fun, and support ORE. Nights like this are successful because of YOU! 🦁💚💙

191 skaters + $865 raised = one incredible ORE night! 🛼✨

08/20/2026

🛼🎉 SKATE NIGHT IS TOMORROW! 🎉🛼

ORE families, grab your skates and get ready for a fun night together! 💚💙

🏆 Which class will SHOW UP the most?!

The class with the most attendance at Skate Night will earn a POPSICLE PARTY! 🍦🎉

We need 80 skaters to take home 50% of entry sales!! 🎉🎉

⭐ Students = 1 point
🍎 Teacher attendance = 2 points!
🔥 BONUS: Teacher attendance will also be the tie-breaker if two classes finish with the same score!

So make sure you check in under your teacher’s name when you arrive!

Tell your classmates, rally your teacher, and let’s see which class takes home the Popsicle Party! 🏆🍦

We will have the prize wheel, swag for sale AND a homework pass!!!!

🛼 SEE YOU TOMORROW, MOUNTAIN LIONS! 💚💙

08/19/2026

Alrighty Mountain Lions,

Preorders have been pulled and will be put into teacher boxes tomorrow. We have a VERY LIMITED supply of extras! So if you missed the bus on preorders, this is your chance! When we are out, we are out!

Link: https://ocotilloridgepta.givebacks.com/shop/items/c90aa1d9eb9359

The shirts are in!!! We will be working hard to get them distributed for those who preordered! Be sure to check your child’s backpack! 🎉

08/19/2026

The shirts are in!!! We will be working hard to get them distributed for those who preordered! Be sure to check your child’s backpack! 🎉

08/17/2026

Today is your last chance to save on all Ocotillo Ridge hoodies! Shop now and save up to 35% off sitewide, with Hoodies as low as $35.99! Support Ocotillo Ridge today and gear up!

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08/16/2026

✨ Week at a glance ✨

It’s a busy week at ORE! Clubs begin and Skate Country Night is on Thursday!! Come on out for an evening of FUNdraising from 5-8pm 🎉 We will have the prize wheel and homework passes!!!

08/15/2026

⭐️ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

We are incredibly excited to recognize The Esala Team as a STAR Sponsor of Ocotillo Ridge Elementary PTA! 🦁💙💚

Their generous support helps our PTA continue providing meaningful programs, special events, classroom support, staff appreciation, and memorable experiences for our ORE students and families throughout the school year.

Community partnerships like this make such a difference, and we are so grateful to The Esala Team for investing in our school and supporting our Mountain Lion community! 🏡✨

If you are on the market to buy or sell a home, please consider supporting one of our amazing sponsors by reaching out to The Esala Team for your real estate needs!

Please join us in giving them a HUGE ORE THANK YOU for being one of our amazing STAR Sponsors! 💎💚💙🐾